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Deeper Drafts

Go deeper in your writing with these inspiring lessons.
Next Session: April 21–May 11, 2026

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The Deeper Drafts Course

Refine your writing and deepen your drafts with this three-work course filled with creative revising lessons. This open-genre course will guide you in refining your writing to be more honest and compelling. Whether you’re working on poetry, fiction, or creative non-fiction, you’ll combine inspiration with technique to make your writing more resonant and impactful.

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Is this you?

  • You want to go deeper in your writing.

  • You want to hone your voice so it resonates deeply.

  • You want your words to connect powerfully with readers.

If you identified with any of the above, Deeper Drafts is for you!

Ready to go deeper?

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With Deeper Drafts

  • You’ll deepen your stories or poems with ten resonant exercises.
  • You’ll gain a clearer understanding of your unique voice.
  • You’ll refine your writing using new strategies.
  • You’ll clarify your purpose as a writer—and unlock more profound truths in your work with confidence!
Rachel Thompson Writing Courses | Rachel wears a white shirt, large glasses, and has grey-yellow, shoulder-length hair.

Hi, I'm rachel Thompson

I created this course for you…

I’m a literary magazine editor (with Room), a published author, and the host of the Write, Publish, and Shine podcast. 

I am here to help you write your most luminous work.

Here’s What My Students Say About My Teaching…

I am digging deep into whole new veins of story. Pure